The phrase trick-or-treat was first used in Canada in 1917, with the traditions brought over to North America by immigrants. Guising gave way to threatening pranks in exchange for sweets.

For kids with life-threatening food allergies, Halloween night isn’t as easy as “trick or treat.” That’s where the Teal Pumpkin Project comes in. Launched by Food Allergy Research ...

For most of Lancaster County, trick-or-treating happens on Halloween. This year, that means trick-or-treating takes place Thursday, Oct. 31, between 6-8 p.m., rain or shine.

You can find a list of teal pumpkin homes here. Finally, when it comes to neighborhoods best for trick or treating, 7 News asked on Instagram for some places to go.

To know if a house is participating, you may see a teal pumpkin sitting on their porch. Or, you can follow the map on the FARE website to plan out your trick-or-treat trail.